Islami Andolan Bangladesh leaders and activists gather at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka yesterday afternoon for a rally, calling for reforms, justice for the July killings, and a proportional representation system in parliament. Photo: Star
Sheep graze on the “football pitch” set up on a dried-up bank of the Padma next to the Rajshahi city protection dam. Street food stalls have closed as people do not go there anymore. The river is now far away despite it being the rainy season. This photo was taken yesterday.
Photo: Azahar Uddin
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority workers measure the depth of the Buriganga to determine if any measures have to be taken to maintain the ideal level of water in the river. The structure has been in place for decades to check the water level at this point. The photo was taken from near the Kamrangirchar area of the capital yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Illegal shops and parked vehicles clog the entrance to the capital’s Dhaka Medical College Hospital, causing severe public inconvenience. The photo was taken yesterday.
PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON
